This may be the only major investment in these areas in a generation - and yet little sustained economic benefit seems to result for local residents. Research carried out by Glasgow University into 15 local initiatives shows how these benefits can be created and enhanced.

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The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. Uniquely, we also run a housing association and care provider, the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.